H.R. 3678 - To Amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to Extend the Moratorium on Certain Taxes Relating to the Internet and Electronic Commerce

This bill amends the Tax Freedom Act of 1998 by extending the internet tax moratorium until 2011. There is strong, varied support for a permanent ban, but state and local governments are resistant, as their budgets could benefit greatly from potential taxes. There is also an argument that it is unfair to businesses that don't sell on the internet, for they have to pay sales taxes that… More

This bill amends the Tax Freedom Act of 1998 by extending the internet tax moratorium until 2011. There is strong, varied support for a permanent ban, but state and local governments are resistant, as their budgets could benefit greatly from potential taxes. There is also an argument that it is unfair to businesses that don't sell on the internet, for they have to pay sales taxes that their internet competitors do not. (by CRS)Hide

To Amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to Extend the Moratorium on Certain Taxes Relating to the Internet and Electronic Commerce

H.R. 3678 — 110th Congress
(2007–2008)

Summary

This bill amends the Tax Freedom Act of 1998 by extending the internet tax moratorium until 2011. There is strong, varied support for a permanent ban, but state and local governments are resistant, as their budgets could benefit greatly from potential taxes. There is also an argument that it is unfair to businesses that don't sell on the internet, for they have to pay sales taxes that their internet competitors do not. (by CRS)

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3678.

10/17/2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

10/17/2007

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Put on a legislative calendar

10/18/2007

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 429.

Ms. Sanchez, Linda T. moved that the House suspend the rules agree to the Senate amendment.

10/30/2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3678.

10/30/2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

10/30/2007

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll No. 1014).

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